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Number of optical isomers of lactic acid are

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

4

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The correct Answer is:
C
`CH_(3) CHDOH implies H_(3)C-overset(H)overset(|)underset(D)underset(|)(C ) -OH`
It contains one chiral carbon, so this molecule is optically active molecule.
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